Spiced Gingerbread Holiday Punch

Name: Spiced Gingerbread Holiday Punch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 cups apple cider; 2 cups orange juice; 1 cup ginger ale; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 4 cinnamon sticks; 10 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 cups cold water

A warm, aromatic punch with apple cider, ginger, and cinnamon, ideal for festive holiday gatherings.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 10.

Ingredients

4 cups apple cider
2 cups orange juice
1 cup ginger ale
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
10 cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups cold water

Instructions

Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups apple cider, 2 cups orange juice, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger over medium heat; bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to infuse spices.
Step 3: Remove from heat, discard cinnamon sticks and cloves, and strain the mixture into a large pitcher.
Step 4: Stir in 1 cup ginger ale and 4 cups cold water; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 5: Serve over ice, garnished with a cinnamon stick.